import{_ as s,o as t,c as o,ag as n}from"./chunks/framework.BZohXCq9.js";const p=JSON.parse('{"title":"Trading Sessions","description":"","frontmatter":{},"headers":[],"relativePath":"trading/sessions.md","filePath":"trading/sessions.md"}'),i={name:"trading/sessions.md"};function a(r,e,d,l,h,u){return t(),o("div",null,[...e[0]||(e[0]=[n('<h1 id="trading-sessions" tabindex="-1">Trading Sessions <a class="header-anchor" href="#trading-sessions" aria-label="Permalink to &quot;Trading Sessions&quot;">​</a></h1><p>Trading on GE-AS now runs in <strong>3 daily sessions</strong>. Each session is a 1-hour window during which you can place bids. Outside of these windows, the bid button is disabled and you will need to wait for the next session.</p><h2 id="the-three-sessions" tabindex="-1">The Three Sessions <a class="header-anchor" href="#the-three-sessions" aria-label="Permalink to &quot;The Three Sessions&quot;">​</a></h2><p>The sessions are spaced across the day so that traders in every timezone have a convenient window.</p><table tabindex="0"><thead><tr><th>Session</th><th>Name</th><th>Time (UTC)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Session 1</td><td><strong>Dawn Session</strong></td><td>01:00 to 02:00 UTC</td></tr><tr><td>Session 2</td><td><strong>Midday Session</strong></td><td>09:00 to 10:00 UTC</td></tr><tr><td>Session 3</td><td><strong>Evening Session</strong></td><td>17:00 to 18:00 UTC</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Each session lasts 1 hour.</p><div class="tip custom-block"><p class="custom-block-title">Converting to Your Local Time</p><p>All session times are in UTC. If you are in Lagos (WAT, UTC+1), the Dawn Session opens at 02:00 your time. The Midday Session opens at 10:00 your time. The Evening Session opens at 18:00 your time.</p></div><h2 id="how-sessions-work" tabindex="-1">How Sessions Work <a class="header-anchor" href="#how-sessions-work" aria-label="Permalink to &quot;How Sessions Work&quot;">​</a></h2><ol><li><strong>Session opens.</strong> The countdown reaches zero and bidding becomes available. The session banner on the product page turns green.</li><li><strong>Bidding period.</strong> For the next 60 minutes, you can place bids on any available product.</li><li><strong>Session closes.</strong> The bid button is disabled. The banner turns grey. Wait for the next session.</li></ol><h2 id="the-countdown-timer" tabindex="-1">The Countdown Timer <a class="header-anchor" href="#the-countdown-timer" aria-label="Permalink to &quot;The Countdown Timer&quot;">​</a></h2><p>On the product pages, you will see a countdown timer. This tells you:</p><ul><li><strong>During a session:</strong> how many minutes and seconds remain before the session closes.</li><li><strong>Between sessions:</strong> how much time until the next session opens.</li></ul><p>The countdown updates every second.</p><h2 id="when-to-sell" tabindex="-1">When to Sell <a class="header-anchor" href="#when-to-sell" aria-label="Permalink to &quot;When to Sell&quot;">​</a></h2><p>Unlike bidding, you can <strong>initiate a sell at any time</strong>. You do not need to wait for a session. However, your sell will be evaluated within 24 hours after you submit it.</p><p>See <a href="/trading/selling.html">How to Sell</a> for the full sell process.</p><h2 id="what-happens-if-i-miss-a-session" tabindex="-1">What Happens If I Miss a Session? <a class="header-anchor" href="#what-happens-if-i-miss-a-session" aria-label="Permalink to &quot;What Happens If I Miss a Session?&quot;">​</a></h2><p>Nothing. You simply wait for the next one. There are 3 sessions every day, so the longest wait is about 7 hours. Your account, balance, and products are not affected by missing a session.</p><h2 id="planning-your-trades" tabindex="-1">Planning Your Trades <a class="header-anchor" href="#planning-your-trades" aria-label="Permalink to &quot;Planning Your Trades&quot;">​</a></h2><ul><li>Check the countdown to know when the next session opens.</li><li>Review the products you want to bid on before the session starts.</li><li>Have your budget ready.</li><li>If you won a bid and want to sell, you can initiate the sell immediately without waiting for a session.</li></ul><div class="info custom-block"><p class="custom-block-title">Session Names</p><p><strong>Dawn Session</strong> (01:00 UTC) suits traders in Asia, the Pacific, and East Africa. <strong>Midday Session</strong> (09:00 UTC) suits traders in Europe, West Africa, and the Middle East. <strong>Evening Session</strong> (17:00 UTC) suits traders in the Americas, West Africa, and Western Europe.</p></div>',21)])])}const g=s(i,[["render",a]]);export{p as __pageData,g as default};
